IT Director / Head of Technology (Software & IT Infrastructure) - New

IT Director / Head of Technology (Software &IT Infrastructure) - New Role £90,000 - £100,000 + Benefits + Hybrid Working A leading organisation (of c.250 staff) requires a technically skilled, motivated, and forward-thinking IT Director/Head of Techncology to serve as a technical leader for the IT department and oversee the development, implementation, and management of all technological aspects across the group - to include both software development and IT infrastructure. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and strategic oversight to align the department's capabilities with the group's broader operational objectives. Suitable candidates will have the following: * Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role, including managing software development, infratrsucture and information security while building and scaling teams. * In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud services, enterprise applications, software development and security technologies. * Strong experience in web applications development (.Net) * In-depth knowledge of Agile, SDLC, ITIL and COBIT frameworks. * Strong understanding of data protection regulations, information security standards and cyber risk management. * Demonstrable experience leading digital transformation and systems integration projects. * Communication, collaboration and diplomacy * Strategic thinking and foresight * Innovative mindset * Emotional intelligence * Decisiveness under pressure Responsibililties will include: * Maintaining and developing existing software solutions/systems. * Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends, with a particular focus on cyber, AI and automation. * Communicating technical strategies, challenges, and achievements. * Evaluating and implementing scalable architectural designs. * Ensuring robust data management to enable performance management and drive strategic decision-making. * Leading technical teams through agile development methodologies. * Setting and managing technology budgets. * Management of the full IT team including owning future recruitment, development, and retention of staff. * Monitoring system performance and reliability. * Identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities. * Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Please send CV for full job description and an informal chat